UAE National Day 2019: 15 last-minute staycation deals
There’s loads of awesome staycation offers to celebrate the 48th UAE National Day…
Monday December 2, 2019, officially marks the 48th UAE National Day, which is a cause for celebration across the UAE. Loads of hotels have slashed their prices, with some awesome deals on staycations over the long weekend.
Here’s our pick of the best UAE National Day 2019 staycation deals…
Dubai
Mina Seyahi Complexes
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina are both offering UAE residents 20 percent off stays at either hotels, valid until November 2020. You’ll also get 20 percent off awarded restaurants at the hotels as well as water sports and the Heavenly Spa at The Westin. For seriously luxe holiday vibes without leaving the UAE, these stunning hotels will always hit the spot.
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai Marina, valid on stays until November 2020, prices from Dhs1,050. marriott.com
W The Palm
Book into W Dubai – The Palm for 48 hours (two nights) and you’ll get a daily breakfast, dinner at Akira Back, brunch access to all of their amazing offerings like Friday’s Palm Sugar Brunch, Dazed Saturdays or Sunday’s Not Another Ladies Day and even a 60 minute massage at the funky AWAY Spa.
W The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, valid for a two night stay between Friday and Sunday, Dhs903 per person per night. Tel: (04) 245 5555. marriott.com
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Studio One Hotel
The sister of Media One Hotel, Studio One Hotel has become known in its own right for its cool traveller hotel vibes and relaxed setting in Studio City. For UAE National Day, you’ll be able to stay there for two nights for just Dhs480. As well as lounging by the pool or sipping on Aperol spritz’s from Larte, there’ll be some National Day entertainment on Monday, December 2.
Studio One Hotel, Studio City, Dubai, Friday Nov 29 to Tuesday December 3, Dhs480 for two nights. Tel: (800) 788346. studioonehotel.com
Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts
To celebrate UAE National Day, Jumeirah are offering between 15 and 25 percent off room rates across their gorgeous properties. The Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Al Naseem are just some of the wow-worthy hotels in their portfolio and you’ll even get daily breakfast and unlimited access to Wild Wadi waterpark included too.
Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, valid on stays until December 20, prices vary. jumeirah.com
Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Book a two night stay at Waldorf Astoria DIFC for the National Day weekend and you’ll get a complimentary room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out. That’s not all, the rate also includes breakfast atBull & Bear plus Dhs200 to spend in any of the hotel’s bars or restaurants.
Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Burj Daman, Dubai, double occupancy rates start at Dhs1,100. Tel: (04) 515 9999. waldorfastoria3.hilton.com
Aloft City Centre Deira
In celebration of UAE National Day, Aloft City Centre Deira are offering 20 percent off room stays, a Dhs48 food voucher and 15 percent off a Dreamworks spa treatment. Bliss. If you’re there on a Friday, why not chill out at their VOX outdoor cinema and watch a movie under the stars, where the soft drinks package with popcorn or nachos, a food platter and two drinks is Dhs95.
Aloft City Centre Deira, Dubai, valid November 18 to December 6. Tel: (04) 210 3333. marriott.com
QE2 Dubai
It’s not every day you can say you stayed at the iconic QE2. They’re offering a family stay package for two adults and two children with buffet breakfast and dinner for Dhs848 over National Day weekend. There will be loads of Emirati entertainment on to celebrate UAE National Day with performances and themed dinners planned.
QE2, Port Rashid, Dubai, valid November 28 to Dec 2, family stay Dhs848. Tel: (04) 526 8888. qe2.com
Rixos Premium JBR
Book to stay for two nights at the Rixos Premium JBR and you’ll get upgraded to the next room categegory, an upgrade to half-board, two tickets to La Perle and a Dhs150 voucher to spend in their relaxing spa.
Rixos Premium JBR, Jumeirah Beach Residence, The Walk, Dubai, valid November 28 to December 4, rates from Dhs1,300 per night. Tel: (04) 520 0000. premiumdubai.rixos.com
Paramount Hotel Dubai
Fancy stepping into the world of film and celebrity? You can at the newly-opened Paramount Hotel in Dubai, which is inspired by old-school Hollywood glamour. To celebrate their opening, they have some fab introductory offers including a stay for two with breakfast for Dhs500, add dinner for Dhs699 or get the true celebrity experience with the Celebrity Pass Suite package for Dhs750.
Paramount Hotel Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai, valid from November 15 to Dec 22, rates for two start from Dhs500. Tel: (04) 246 6666. paramounthotelsdubai.com
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
For total holiday vibes, check out the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah. Over UAE National Day, they’re offering all GCC residents 30 percent off a room or suite, complimentary breakfast, 25 percent off food and beverage in six of the hotel’s restaurants and 25 percent off spa treatments.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, booking to be done by November 23. Tel: (04) 818 2222. waldorfastoria3.hilton.com
Abu Dhabi
Anantara Eastern Mangroves
What better way to spend the long weekend than an ultra-relaxing staycay with some discounted spa treatments thrown in? If you stay at luxury resort Anantara Eastern Mangroves, you’ll get 48 percent off all spa treatments over that weekend, as well as breakfast and an Arabic buffet included in your stay.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi, rates start from Dhs948. Tel: (02) 656 1000. anantara.com
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
A stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island will definitely get you value for money with two free tickets to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Louvre, two tickets to Qasr Al Watan and two tickets to one of Yas Island’s theme parks. You’ll also get 20 percent off all spa treatments , entertainment, food and drink included.
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, rates from Dhs2,300. Tel: (850) 755 1797. saadiyatisland.rixos.com
Fujairah
Fairmont Ajman
Fairmont Ajman has everything you need for a family vacation, with dedicated pools and tons of entertainment for the little ones as well as restaurants aplenty and leisure facilities for the adults. They have a GCC residents’ where you’ll stay overnight, get breakfast in the morning and receive discounts at selected restaurants during your stay.
Fairmont Ajman, Fujairah, UAE, rates from Dhs829. Tel: (06) 701 5757. .fairmont.com/ajman
Ras Al Khaimah
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island
Sometimes it pays to be a resident in the GCC and if you head to DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll get 15 percent off your room stay (at the best available rate) as well as 20 percent off restaurants and a 15 percent discount at the hotel’s spa. Note, it’s an alcohol-free hotel.
Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, rates from Dhs764. Tel: (07) 203 0000. doubletree3.hilton.com
Sharjah
Hilton Sharjah
Perfect for a family weekend away, Hilton Sharjah offers complimentary stays for children under 12, under 6s eat for free and breakfast included for everyone. Rates start from Dhs465.
Hilton Sharjah, rates from Dhs465. Tel: (06) 519 2222. hilton.com
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